Research Technician - Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory

About the Opportunity Job Summary The Interdisciplinary Affective Science Laboratory (IASL) within the College of Science is seeking a full-time Research Technician for an NIH-funded, multidisciplinary project investigating the contribution of affective and motivational features associated with successful cognitive aging. This project employs MRI scans and autonomic physiological measures as well as behavioral and neuropsychological measures of affect, motivation, and memory. The project will involve healthy human adults of various ages. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Data collection, data management, and some data analysis (for neuropsychological, behavioral, physiological, and neuroimaging data) Working closely with participants as well as members of our multidisciplinary team Administrative tasks related to participant recruitment, project organization and management Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering, or a related field Some experience working in a laboratory Familiarity with MRI, psychophysiology, and/or behavioral experiments is strongly preferred Prior experience with statistical (e.g., R or Python) and experimental software (e.g., MATLAB) is also preferred This research position is funded by an R01 grant. The duration of this position is contingent upon the continued availability of funding from this award at its current financial level. Applicants must upload the following documents with their application: 1. Cover letter 2. CV 3. Three references The University is unable to work sponsor for this role, now or in the future Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Compensation Grade/Pay Type: 105H Expected Hiring Range: $20.77 - $28.56 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.